Special Attractions

In Uygur language, bazaar means market or trading place. Wupaer
Bazaar is located in Shufu County, which is only 15 kilometers from
Kashgar City, and it is on the same way with Lake Karakuli. The
bazaar is usually held every day, because it is a place where local
people buy and sell daily commodities. The busiest day happens on
Mondays.

On the bazaar, countless stuff are sold in shops or stands, or by
local vendors. It is a good place to enjoy local food, rub
shoulders with the local ethnic people, and shop for some unique
souvenirs. The commodities on sale are various, including
livestock, clothes, carpets, jewlery, pottery, musical instruments,
handicrafts, vegetables and secondhand items.

Commodities from nearby countries can also be found, such as crafts
from Pakistan, dried fruits from Saudi Arabia, scarves from Turkey,
all can be bought at reasonable prices. Kashgar is famous for its
knives and hats. Visitors can pick up some at the bazaar.